Pruning fruit trees
Everything you need to know about pruning stone and pip fruit trees: equipment, technique, tree shapes, and the golden rules.
Weekly diary
A look at a random winter’s week in my life.
Tidying up the catnip
A peek behind-the-scenes at how I grow wickedly-strong catnip.
May in the garden
Winter planting begins, and it’s time to start tidying up your patch from the summer months.
April in the garden
Establishing winter brassica, securing seed garlic, tiding up strawberries, and harvesting pip fruit.
March in the garden
Planting begins for cooler months and harvest continues for summer crops. Time to prune the stone fruit too.
Citrus care guide
A guide to citrus care and common citrus problems in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
February in the garden
Summer crops come in thick and need storing. Seed saving for next year begins while your earlier plantings continue.
January in the garden
In January, the biggest task is usually dealing with pests. Also, planting leeks.
5 tips for tidying up your bananas
Practical tips for maintaining a banana clump. Hard-learned lessons from someone who’s ruined a t-shirt.
December in the garden
Last chance to plant most summer crops. Time to harvest garlic, berries, and potatoes.
September in the garden
Heading into spring the garden jobs begin to build up. Find out what needs doing in September.
August in the garden
We’re at the tail-end of winter rolling towards spring, and things are heating back up.
July in the garden
Winter might be upon us, but there’s still plenty to do in the garden.
June in the garden
Winter doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden. Find out what needs doing, and what can be planted in June.
About Kat
Kat is a gardener and purrveyor of Kat's Nip. Most Sundays she writes about her life on her lifestyle block in Te Hiku (Far North), New Zealand.
